1521 Independence Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20003 - Photo 1

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$624,900

Sold
Closed
Townhouse
2 Beds
1 Full Bath
720 Sq. Ft.
Updated 1 day ago

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Property Description

Come fall in love with this gorgeous home in pristine condition. Here you will find 2 spacious bedrooms, hardwood floors, and stainless-steel appliances. You also have a fantastic storage unit below the living room floor. The back yard is an oasis and is large enough to accommodate a car with a simple reconfiguration of the back fence. The owners have lovingly maintained this property. Highlights include a completely renovated bathroom (2023), tankless water heater (2024), LG washer and dryer combo (2024) and replacement of the external drain line (2025). The home is also equipped with fully owned solar panels, allowing you to cash in on the renewable energy credits you generate. Located steps from Eastern Market, Stadium Armory Metro, and the new RFK Development project this home provides the perfect base to explore all of what Capitol Hill and the surrounding areas have to offer.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 1521 Independence Ave SE

General

Sold For: $624,900
Taxes: $5,408 (2026)
Status: Closed
Type: Townhouse
Source: BrightMLSMidAtlantic
MLS ID: DCDC2272052
Added to Site: 92 day(s) ago

Interior

Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen
Interior Features: Combination Kitchen/Dining, Kitchen - Eat-In
Appliances: Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Disposal, Washer - Front Loading, Dryer - Front Loading, Water Heater
Flooring: Hardwood

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 1
Full Bathrooms: 1
Upper Floor Baths: 1
Upper - Full Baths: 1

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 2
Bedrooms Upper: 2

Exterior

Exterior Features: Secure Storage

Parking

Parking Type: On Street, Other

Location

County: WASHINGTON
Subdivision: BARNEY CIRCLE
Driving Directions: Please enter the address in the GPS
City Limits: Yes

School Information

School District: District Of Columbia Public Schools
Elementary School: Payne
Middle School: Eliot-Hine
High School: Eastern Senior

Community

Pets Allowed: Yes
Pets: No Pet Restrictions

Heating & Cooling

Central air: Yes
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Water Heater: Natural Gas

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utility Description: Natural Gas Available, Electric Available

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Federal
Structure Type: Interior Row/Townhouse
Construction: Brick
Foundation: Other
Stories Description: Main, Upper 1
Square Feet: 720
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
Living Area: 720 Sq. Ft.
Finished Above Grnd: 720 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1910
Year Built Source: Assessor
Property Condition: Very Good

Lot Features

Property View: City
Lot Size (Acres): 0.01
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 607
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
Fencing (Description): Other, Wood

Financial Considerations

Price Per Sq. Ft.: $867.92
City/TownTax: $5,408
City/TownTax Freq: Annually
Tax w/Assessment: $636,180
Tax Amount: $5,408
Tax Year: 2026
Terms: Standard Sale

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple

Listed by Keller Williams Capital Properties, George T Miller III
Sold by EXP Realty, LLC, Jerri D'Ann Melnick

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Schools

Schools serving 1521 Independence Ave SE

School District:District of Columbia Public Schools

Name	Grades	Distance
Payne Elementary School 1445 C Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20003	K-5	0.2 mi
Eliot-Hine Middle School 1830 Constitution Avenue Northeast, Washington, DC 20002	6-8	0.4 mi
Eastern High School 1700 East Capitol Street Southeast, Washington, DC 20003	9-12	0.3 mi

Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 1521 Independence Ave SE

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

8/24/2026

Sold

$624,900

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MLS

7/06/2026

Listed

$624,900

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MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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1521 Independence Ave SE Washington, DC 20003